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NCDC Issues Advisory as Lassa Fever Kills 2 Health Workers
17 Feb 2026 04:04 GMT
… alarm over spike in Lassa Fever infection of health care … country.
In its latest Lassa Fever disease epidemic update, issued … spike in spread of Lassa Fever infection NCDC has issued … response efforts during the Lassa fever peak transmission season.
The …
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Lassa Fever: Bauchi govt confirms 11 cases, four deaths
17 Feb 2026 00:37 GMT
… recorded 11 confirmed cases of lassa fever and four deaths.
Paul Ogwuche … the virus in the state.
“Lassa fever update from our dashboard shows … health enlightenment on meningitis and lassa fever outbreak in the state.
“We …
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Lassa Fever: NCDC raises alarm over infections, deaths among healthcare workers
16 Feb 2026 23:29 GMT
… where possible, maintain designated Lassa fever treatment centres.
Clear referral … a colleague died from Lassa fever, underscoring longstanding concerns about … and preventing further transmission.
Lassa fever
Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic …
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Four health workers die as cases of Lassa fever surge in Benue
16 Feb 2026 20:57 GMT
… state have died from Lassa fever.
NAN reports that Paul … worker — tested positive for Lassa fever.
The commissioner recalled that … 60 suspected cases of Lassa fever in the state, while … national response efforts for Lassa fever.
The agency said recent …
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Lassa Fever: NCDC confirms 15 health workers contract infection
16 Feb 2026 20:21 GMT
… (NSCDC) has intensified its Lassa fever response after confirming infections among … 15 healthcare workers had contracted Lassa fever, with two deaths recorded … isolation centres and strengthen designated Lassa fever treatment facilities
He stressed the …
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Four Benue health workers die as lassa fever cases surge
16 Feb 2026 20:19 GMT
… a worsening outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, with … state formally declared a Lassa fever outbreak weeks ago after … to preventive health measures.
Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic illness … no licensed vaccine for Lassa fever, health experts note that …
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Lassa fever claims four health workers in Benue — Commissioner
16 Feb 2026 20:12 GMT
… following a resurgence of Lassa fever in the state, as … the state declared a Lassa fever outbreak weeks ago after … to preventive health guidelines.
Lassa fever is an acute viral … rodents.
Early symptoms typically include fever, headache, weakness, vomiting …
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NCDC Confirms 165 Lassa Fever Cases, 31 Deaths In Five Weeks
16 Feb 2026 19:40 GMT
… per cent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases were reported from five … Management System of the National Lassa Fever Emergency Operations Centre; analysed samples … support field activities for Lassa fever prevention and control”.
Lassa fever is an acute …
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Lassa fever kills four health workers in Benue as cases rise
16 Feb 2026 19:11 GMT
… the wake of the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak, with suspected infections rising … adherence to public health guidelines.
Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhhagic disease … currently no approved vaccine for Lassa fever, early diagnosis and prompt treatment …
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Lassa Fever: NCDC Raises Alarm As Two Health Workers Die, 15 Others Infected
16 Feb 2026 18:46 GMT
… over the spread of Lassa fever among health workers nationwide … over the spread of Lassa fever among health workers nationwide … respond to the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak.
NCDC expressed … a concerning increase in Lassa fever infections among healthcare workers …